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aberration

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a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome

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abjure

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solemnly renounce

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abraded

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scrape or wear away by friction or erosion

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abrogate

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repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)

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abscond

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leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft

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abstruse

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difficult to understand, obscure

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abut

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to lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

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acarpous

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producing no fruit

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accretion

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the process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter

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admonitory

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expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

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alloy

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-the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
- a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolvingg into each other when molten

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amalgamate

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-to bring or combine together or with something else
-joined together into a whole

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amerliorate

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to get better

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amortize

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reduce or extinguish (a debt) by money regularly put aside

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antithetical

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directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible

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aplomb

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self-confidence or assurance, esp. when in a demanding situation

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apotheosis

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-the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax
-the elevation of someone to divine status

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apprise

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increase the value of, gain invalue, make aware of, give information or notice to

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approbation

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official recognition or approval

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apropos

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-of an appropriate or pertinent nautre, at an opportune time, by the way

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arabesque

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-an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design
-position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose

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arboreal

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-inhabiting or frequenting trees
-resembling a tree in form and branching structure

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argot

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a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

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ascendancy

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occupation of a position of dominant power or influence

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asperity

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harshness of manner, something hard to endure

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aspersion

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an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something

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assiduous

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marked by care and persistent effort

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astringent

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1. causing the contraction of body tissues, typically of the skin
2. sharp or sever in manner or style

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attenuate

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reduce the force, effect, or value of

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augury

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an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come

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auspice

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a favorable omen

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baleful

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threatening harm; menacing

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balk

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hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking
-thwart or hinder (a plan or person)
-balk someone of: prevent a person or animal from having (something)

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banal

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-obvious and dull
-repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

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baneful

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a cause of great distress or annoyance

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beatify

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declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood
make blessedly happy
fill with sublime emotion

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bedizen

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dressed up or decorated gaudily

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belie

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represent falsely, be in contradiction with

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bellicose

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having or showing a ready disposition to fight

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bilge

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the area on the outer surface of a ship's full where the bottom curves to meet the vertical sides

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blandishment

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a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

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blithe

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carefree and happy and lighthearted; lacking or showing a lack of due concern

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boorish

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ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance

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burnish

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the property of being smooth and shiny, polish and make shiny

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cabal

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a secret political clique or faction

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cadge

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mooch

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calipers

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-an instrument for measuring the distance between two points

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calumniate

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charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

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calumny

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-an abusive or malicious attack

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censure

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express sever disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement

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centurion

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(ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers

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chary

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cautious; wary
(cautious about the amount one gives or reveals)

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churl

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an impolite and mean-spirited person

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cloture

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a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body; terminate debate by calling for a vote

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coddle

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-cook in nearly boiling water
-treat with excessive indulgence

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codicil

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a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will

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coeval

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having the same age or date of origin; contemporary

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cogent

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(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

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cogitate

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think deeply about something; meditate or reflect

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cognizant

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having knowledge or understanding

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colander

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bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods

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collusion

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secret agreement; agreement on a secret plot

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complaisance

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a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

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compunction

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a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

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conspicuous

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standing out so as to be clearly visible

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consternation

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feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

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contemn

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look down on with disdain

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contentious

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having or showingg a ready disposition to fight; involving or likely to cause controversy; inclined or showing an inclination to dispute

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contiguous

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very close or connected in space or time, having a common boundary or edge; touching

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contumacious

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wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient

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convoluted

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extremely complex and difficult to follow (esp. of an argument, story or sentence)

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cordon

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1. a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access to or from an area or building
2. an ornamental cord or braid

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countervail

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offset the effect of (something) by countering it with something of equal force

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craven

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contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly

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credulous

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having or showing too great a readiness to believe things

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dearth

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a scarcity or lack of something

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debacle

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a sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco

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decry

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publicly denounce

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deflect

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cause (something) to change direction by interposingg something; turn aside from a straight course

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delineate

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describe or portray (something) precisely

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deluge

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a severe flood

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demagogue

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a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument

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demur

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raise doubts or objections or show reluctance

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denigrate

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criticize unfairly; disparage

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denouement

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the final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved

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deplore

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feel or express strong disapproval of (something)

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dereliction

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the state of having been abandoned and become dilapidated

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descry

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catch sight of

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desiccant

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a substance that promotes drying

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desiccate

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remove the moisture from something (especially food) typically in order to preserve it

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desuetude

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a state of disuse

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desultory

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lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

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diaphanous

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(esp. of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent

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diffident

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modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

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dilatory

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slow to act
-intended to cause delay

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disabuse

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persuade (someone) that an idea or belief is mistaken

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disallow

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refuse to declare valid

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discomfit

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make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed

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discountenance

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refuse to approve of (something)
disturb the composure of

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disencumber

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release from entanglement or difficulty